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Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College

World’s first doctoral college for international development opens

The Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College will sit within our new Global Development Institute and will be funded by philanthropy.
Manchester Museum

£5m for Manchester Museum's South Asia gallery

The gallery will form the centrepiece of an £11.5 million capital expansion that will include a larger space for temporary exhibitions, a new entrance and expanded public facilities.
Professor Dame Julia King

Chancellor announces Chair for Sir Henry Royce Institute

Professor Dame Julia King has been appointed the chair of the £235m Sir Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials, Chancellor George Osborne has announced.

Houses of Parliament

Massive database of political attitudes and choices now online

The Data Playground offers the chance to analyse the opinions of tens of thousands of people surveyed between February 2014 and May 2015.
Alejo Carpentier

Revealing literary manuscript found in Cuba

A researcher at the University has unearthed a text by Alejo Carpentier, the Cuban writer who invented magic realism in literature.
Advanced materials research

Security will take a quantum leap thanks to atomic fingerprinting

Scientists have discovered a way to authenticate or identify objects by creating unique and unbreakable IDs using next-generation nanomaterials.
In Place of War

Free education for more than 1 million around the globe

More than 1 million young people in some of the world’s poorest and most troubled communities will receive free education from the University.

Sir Bruce Keogh

The mobile phone is the stem cell of medical services

Sir Bruce Keogh, the Medical Director for NHS England, spoke at the University on the role of the doctor, the future of the NHS and the impact of technology.

International Manchester

Global impact of Manchester research

Research impact

Our research has a positive impact on societies, business and individuals across the globe.
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International students

Each year we welcome more international students than any other UK university.
The University of Manchester's reputation is recognised across the globe

Global reputation

Our reputation for education and innovation resonates across the world.

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We collaborate across disciplines, cultures and countries to solve global problems.
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We offer every kind of role imaginable. From local talent to global experts, we want to hear from you.
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Enjoy the benefits of being a part of the largest global alumni community of any campus-based university in the UK.
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Explore Manchester

Jodrell Bank - Lovell Telescope

Jodrell Bank turns 70

The celebrations begin with a heritage lecture on 14 December.
Darkness and Light: Exploring Gothic at The John Rylands Library

Darkness and Light: Exploring the Gothic

Explore the legacy of Gothic at The John Rylands Library until 20 December.
The Study at Manchester Museum

The Study

Manchester’s space for new thinking is now open at Manchester Museum.
Manchester

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The Starry Messenger, Bedwyr Williams

The Starry Messenger

This extraordinary installation by Bedwyr Williams runs at the Whitworth until 10 January 2016.

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